Volkswagen Golf Mk6 Variant Fuel Filler Flap Pot Reflex Silver Metallic - A7W

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos. Volkswagen Golf Mk6 Variant Fuel Filler Flap Pot Reflex Silver Metallic - A7W is an original fuel filler flap from the Volkswagen group, designed for the estate (Variant) body style of the popular sixth-generation Golf model. This component, finished in the attractive Reflex Silver Metallic - A7W color, allows for an aesthetically pleasing and technically correct replacement of a damaged flap, maintaining the consistent body lines and factory appearance of the vehicle.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 1K9809857B-RES
• Mark: Volkswagen
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 1K9809857B
• Substitutable numbers: 1K9809857B, 1K9 809 857 B
• Part type: Fuel Door
• Color: Reflex Silver Metallic - A7W
• Category: Fuel Flaps & Components

Purpose and function of the fuel filler flap

The presented fuel filler flap is a body component responsible for covering the fuel filler neck and sealing the filler area against external contaminants. In the VW Golf Mk6 Variant model, it serves both a protective and visual function, contributing to the consistency of the side bodywork and the correct alignment of the body lines. Thanks to its factory origin from the Volkswagen range, proper dimensional tolerances are maintained, which translates into correct fitment with the wheel arch, the flap hinge, and the opening mechanism. This is crucial for accident repairs, where assembly precision and the absence of the need for additional modifications are essential.

Reflex Silver Metallic - A7W color and visual matching

The Reflex Silver Metallic - A7W color is a popular metallic silver shade used in many VW Golf Mk6 Variant units. Using a flap in the same paint code often allows for the reduction or complete elimination of the need for repainting, which shortens repair time and reduces costs. The metallic structure of the paint ensures consistency with the factory body finish, and proper surface preparation during the production process promotes the maintenance of an even gloss. For the user, this means an aesthetic restoration of the vehicle's side panel appearance following damage or corrosion of the original flap.

Construction, assembly, and compatibility

The fuel filler flap from the Fuel filler flaps and accessories category has been designed as a body component that works with the factory hinge and opening mechanism in the VW Golf Mk6 Variant. The appropriate geometry and edge profile allow for correct closing and the maintenance of even gaps relative to adjacent body panels. In practice, assembly comes down to transferring the flap onto the existing hinge and fitting it to the factory socket in the wheel arch. Thanks to the preservation of the original design, one can achieve:

• stable seating in the fuel filler area,
• proper interaction with the fuel cap and filler recess,
• correct operation of the opening and closing mechanism. This type of solution is particularly beneficial for body and paint repairs, where dimensional repeatability and predictable behavior of the component after assembly are important.

Characteristics of the used component

The offered fuel filler flap is a part from the secondary market, sourced from dismantling. For many users of older VW Golf Mk6 Variant units, this is a reasonable choice, allowing for the preservation of factory build quality while simultaneously reducing repair costs. A used body component of this type often fits the overall condition of the vehicle better than a new replacement with a different paint shade. When selecting a flap, it is worth paying attention to color compatibility, the general condition of the paint coating, and the absence of significant edge deformations, which translates into subsequent fitment with the body. A properly selected used fuel filler flap allows for the restoration of full functionality of the refueling area without interfering with the vehicle's structure.

Volkswagen fuel filler flaps – expansion and modernization of the refueling area

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the fuel filler area in your Volkswagen and need other components from the same group, such as additional flaps, covers, or accessory protective elements, check the available parts in the Volkswagen fuel filler flaps and accessories category.

Safe selection of fuel system components and used parts

When working within the refueling area, there is often a need to verify the condition of other fuel system components. To better understand what to look for when choosing elements from the secondary market, it is worth reading the guide on economical but conscious fuel system repair: Fuel dosing problems – how to safely buy used fuel system components. If you are considering a wider use of dismantled parts in your car, the material describing the advantages of factory components used in older cars may also be helpful: why a used factory part is often the most rational solution for older cars.